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Eagle Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County
Eagle Lake, MN
At a Glance
How Eagle Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eagle Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Eagle Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Eagle Lake residents earn a median household income of $97,161 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,434. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 790 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eagle Lake is $249,600 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,461. Median rent is $1,405/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Eagle Lake reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 469/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in Eagle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eagle Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.